Conservative Judaism/Betting??

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SHALOM!

Dear Rabbi Barry

I would be much obliged if you
could Plz let me know whether "SOCCER BETTING"
is Kosher or not.

Thanking you in advance

May The Blessings Of Almighty G-D Be With U!
Regards
ANISH JOSEPH  

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Dear Anish,

Thanks for writing. I hope that you're not kidding me.

Betting just for fun and now for any serious amounts of money or caught up in a gambling problem, there is no problem.

Bet carefully, for a small amount and just to enjoy the game more.

Rabbi Dov

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Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner

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Write to me with questions about Jewish customs and law, history, philosophy and tradition for answers from a Conservative perspective or conversion. I am a graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary and a member of the Conservative Rabbinical Assembly. Having served in congregational pulpits since 1970, I now am President of the Foundation For Family Education, Inc. a non-profit educational endeavor. I established it to create new formats of hands-on programs and provide free educational downloads at www.jewishfreeware.org. In addition to general informational questions I welcome your questions about programs for social action, outreach to dual-faith families, inter-faith clergy projects, healing services, education for conversion, adult education for the congregation and the community. If you have questions about Informal and Formal Education I am ready to share my extensive experience with Youth Activities, Camping and Religious School/Hebrew High School on a congregational, community and national/international level.

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I have served on the National Youth Commission for more than 25 years and serve on the Boards of the Conservative Zionist movement MERCAZ and the World Council of Synagogues. I have always dual-families and taught candidates for conversion with a great sense of fulfillment. I am very proud of 25 years on the Jewish camping staff of Camps Ramah. My greatest source of pride is my family! Ask me about them, please!:-)

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